Sanctuary Renovation~ As you read this column, our teams are reviewing contracts and beginning the sanctuary renovation project, some signs of which we have already witnessed – LED light replacement in the sanctuary and added track lighting, for example.

Progress on the Sanctuary Renovation ~ Proxies cannot be utilized in all meetings, but our first effort with proxies was successful for our congregational meeting on July 8, with a couple of forms not completed as we had intended.

VOTE to release funds for Sanctuary Renovation project ~ Sunday, July 8, 12:45pm. Your Board of Trustees recommends a vote by the congregation to release available funds so the project can continue. The ceiling li

Sanctuary Renovation ~ We have over $10,000 in contributions and committed pledges towards the $30,000 match for completing the Sanctuary Renovation project. That means we're one-third closer to our goal.

Opportunity #1~ Our church is now ready to enroll a church member in Red Cross CPR training. Send a note to the church or to me if you feel you could make such a meaningful contribution in being trained in the training of others.

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